Sorenson Joins St. Johns Ship Building in VP Role
report directly to Joe Rella, president of St. Johns Ship Building.With over 20 years of experience in the maritime industry, Sorenson brings a wealth of expertise in government and commercial sales, project management and customer relations. Most recently, Sorenson served as director of sales at Willard Marine, Inc. Before his role at Willard Marine, Sorenson held key leadership positions at Lake Assault Boats and Silver Ships, Inc. His background also includes nearly a decade of service with the U.S. Coast Guard.“We are thrilled to welcome Jim to the St. Johns Ship Building team,” Rella said
MBARI Names Antje Boetius President and CEO
non-profit oceanographic research center in Moss Landing, Calif. Boetius, who has garnered international acclaim for her work, will assume her role on May 1, 2025, succeeding the retiring Chris Scholin.Boetius joins MBARI after a seven-year tenure as director of the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research in Germany. Her appointment comes at a pivotal moment for MBARI, which is set to unveil a cutting-edge robotic technology lab and welcome its new flagship research vessel, the David Packard, in the upcoming year.“Antje Boetius brings extensive experience in deep-sea research and has
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority Names Madiwal as VP of Operations and Supply Chain
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority announced Captain Shri Madiwal has been appointed as Vice President of Operations and Supply Chain, effective immediately.Madiwal brings more than 30 years of experience in maritime operations and supply chain to the role. He joined the port authority in 2019 as Director Marine Operations and Harbor Master.Madiwal is a certified Master Mariner—the highest internationally recognized level of seafarer qualification available—and holds an MBA from Simon Fraser University. He sits on the boards of Clear Seas and the International Sailors Society of Canada. At the
Mr. Marine Names Laarhuis CEO
Mr. Marine announced it has appointed Charles Laarhuis as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 15. Laarhuis succeeds Karel Peters in leading the global operations of the testing, inspection and certification (TIC)organization.With a robust background in the maritime and oil & gas sectors, Laarhuis brings a wealth of experience to Mr. Marine. After several years at sea as a marine engineer, Laarhuis transitioned to shore-based leadership roles in the TIC and classification fields, overseeing operations across North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Most recently, he focused on
LOGISTEC Appoints Liborio Fernandes Chief as Commercial Officer
Montréal-based marine and environmental services provider LOGISTEC announced it has appointed Cleidy Liborio Fernandes as chief commercial officer.Liborio Fernandes brings her leadership skills in international business and strategic development to drive growth for the company’s marine services sector throughout North America, Latin America and internationally.“As a transformational leader with in-depth supply chain knowledge and solid experience in large commercial organizations in the marine and logistics industry, Cleidy has an impressive track record for leveraging the power of
Robinson Heads Up Bunker Desk at Tankers International
VLCC pool Tankers International announced it has appointed Stephen Robinson to head up its bunker desk.Robinson will be UK-based and brings many years of experience to the business, having previously worked as managing director for both Bomin and Cockett Marine Oil.Matthew Smith, Chief Operating Officer, Tankers International, said, “Stephen Robinson brings with him a wealth of knowledge and strong relationships which he has developed over many years on both the trading and supply sides of the bunkering world. With decarbonization so high on the shipping agenda plus the emerging alternative
Van Der Wurff Tapped to Lead Yanmar Marine International
YANMAR Marine International B.V., a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, announced it has appointed Wouter-Jan van der Wurff as chief executive officer, effective October 1, 2024.Prior to joining YANMAR Marine International, van der Wurff served as the CEO of Cable Connectivity Group, headquartered in the Netherlands. "I am thrilled to be joining YANMAR Marine International and leading a team dedicated to innovation and shaping the future of the marine industry. YANMAR Marine International is a group with a rich marine legacy that spans brands across propulsion solutions, accessories and associated
Pettengill Tapped to Lead Maine Port Authority
grateful for this opportunity, which I feel is good for me personally as well as for MaineDOT and the MPA."Burns has served as the MPA's Executive Director since May 2022. Prior to that, he served as interim executive director. From 2017 to 2021, he served as MaineDOT's Director of Ports and Marine Transportation.The Maine Port Authority board members selected Chelsea Pettengill to serve as the MPA's interim Executive Director, and she stepped into her new role on September 23.Pettengill has served as the Deputy Director of the Maine Port Authority since 2023. In that role, she has worked
Bill Sanson Joins LeeWay Marine as President
LeeWay Marine, a Dartmouth, Nova Scotia based owner and operator or survey and research vessels, announced Bill Sanson will be joining the team as President, taking on the day-to-day oversight of LeeWay operations.Sanson comes to LeeWay from the Royal Canadian Navy and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the maritime domain. “With his extensive marine background, deep operational experience and fresh perspective, we’re confident Bill will be a tremendous asset to the LeeWay team.” said Jamie Sangster, CEO of LeeWay. “He’s an operator and a leader. He has been
Hildyard to Lead Operations for Raymarine and FLIR Maritime
Marine electronics company Raymarine announced Michelle Hildyard as the Vice President of Operations, responsible for managing supply chain, engineering, product management and operational functionsHildyard brings to the position 19 years of experience in the marine industry, all within Raymarine and FLIR. Her previous roles within the company include Supply Chain Manager, Commercial Director, Vice President of Customer Service, and most recently, Vice President of Product Management and Business Development.“Michelle's promotion is a testament to her outstanding leadership and deep understand
Lisa Young Joins SEACOR Marine Board
SEACOR Marine Holdings Inc. announced it has appointed Lisa P. Young as an independent member of its board of directors, in a move that expands the marine services company's board from five to six members.Young is a seasoned professional with 36 years of cross-sector, international experience in public accounting and professional services. As a retired senior partner with Ernst & Young, Young has served in a number of leadership roles, most recently serving as a Senior Global Client Service Partner until her retirement in 2021. Since December 2023, Young has served as a member of the board of
NBBB and ESR Names Goedhard Sales and Marketing Director
Ship Repair (ESR), announced the appointment of Bart Goedhard as the new Director of Sales and Marketing.Goedhard brings more than 30 years of extensive experience in the international maritime and transportation industry, having held leadership positions across a diverse range of sectors, including -marine and energy solutions, shipbuilding and repair firms, terminal ownership and operations, transportation companies, stevedoring services, and tug and barge operations.In his new role, Goedhard will oversee all sales and marketing initiatives, focusing on expanding our market presence and driving revenue
Cadmatic Names Detlef Schneider CEO
of customer relationships, business models, and our products. Detlef has much to contribute to Cadmatic’s growth path.”Schneider said, “It is an honor to lead Cadmatic toward a successful future. Cadmatic develops excellent engineering and information management products for the marine, process and buildings industry, with an impressive list of customers globally. I am eager to work with Cadmatic’s employees and customers to further accelerate growth and to create long-term value for all stakeholders by delivering innovative products to improve our customers’ business
Titan Taps Francesco Valente to Succeed Jim Marcotuli as CEO
leading the company.Valente will lead Titan from its Portland, Ore. headquarters starting on September 23, with Marcotuli taking on a role as a board member and advisor.Valente possesses more than 20 years of experience running business operations globally, having previously served as CEO of Fincantieri Marine Group, the parent company’s U.S. shipbuilding and ship repair operation. He joins Titan from Beretta, where he has led U.S. operations since 2019.Marcotuli has led Titan since it was formed in 2019, furthering the integration of Titan’s three major ship repair entities: Vigor (Portland
Rand Logistics CEO Dave Foster to Retire, Greg Binion Named Interim CEO
to retire from his role as Chief Executive Officer, following a nearly 40 year career in the maritime industry, including the past four as CEO of Rand.Greg Binion, a seasoned transportation and logistics executive and most recently a Board Member of Rand, as well as the Executive Chairman of Andrie Marine, has been appointed interim Chief Executive Officer.Binion brings over 40 years of leadership experience in the maritime and transportation industries. He joined the Rand Board upon Rand's acquisition of Andrie in July 2024. Binion will continue to serve as a member of the Rand Board alongside
C-Job Naval Architects Hires Heidi Landen-Greene to Lead US Operations
Naval architecture and marine engineering firm C-Job Naval Architects announced it has appointed Heidi Landen-Greene as president of C-Job Houston, overseeing sales and engineering teams located in the company’s office in the city and overall U.S. operations.Prior to joining C-Job, Landen-Greene’s experience in the industry includes technology director and operations director roles for the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). These titles are the most recent in a long and impressive 28-year career at ABS overseeing strategic projects, as an engineering director and in various manager positions
Meet the CTO: Dr. Gunnar Stiesch, MAN Energy Solutions
in and of itself, but aside from that, what other technological evolutions are you seeing today that will or could significantly impact cumulatively the life and efficiency of the engines that MAN ES designs, builds, and delivers?The other big topic next to decarbonization is digitization, and large marine engines are equipped with smart electronic controls. They have hundreds of sensors around the engine, and with today's technologies, we can make the data available on a vessel and transmit it via satellite to shore to a remote operation center, for example. With that we can give new and much
